"...In choosing marriage you have chosen an assignment at the frontlines in this epic battle for the human heart. You will face hardship, you will face suffering, you will face opposition, and you will face a lie. The scariest thing a woman ever offers is to believe that she is worth pursuing, to open her heart up to pursuit, to continue to open her heart and offer the beauty she holds inside, all the while fearing it will not be enough. The scariest thing a man ever chooses is to offer his strength without knowing how things will turn out. To take the risk of playing the man before the outcome is decided. To offer his heart of strength while fearing it will not be enough.
A lie is going to come to both of you, starting very soon, in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. It can't be done. It's too hard. We had unrealistic expectations. It isn't worth it. The lie to you, wife, will be, 'You are nothing more than a disappointment.' And the lie to you, husband, will be, 'You are not really man enough for this.' And so, I have two words for you today. Words that I want you to keep close in your hearts as you go forward; You are. Wife, you are radiant, you shimmer, you shine, you are a treasure of a woman, a gem, you are. Husband, you are a man, you are strong, and you are valiant. You have what it takes. Hold this close to your hearts. IT CAN BE DONE. AND IT IS WORTH IT."
~LOVE & WAR By John and Stasi Eldredge
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